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headphone

[ hed-fohn ]

noun

  1. Audio. a headset designed for use with a stereo system.
  2. any set of earphones.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of headphone1

First recorded in 1910–15; head + -phone
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for fines of up to £1,000 for "headphone dodgers" who play loud music and videos on public transport.

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A group of nuns clad in grey and white glared at a man who, headphones in, was dancing around the square.

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My parents, now retired in Brazil, had me bring various things from L.A.: headphones, soft toothbrushes, hair dryers, sleeping pills, heating pads, slippers, nasal sprays, art books, cashmere sweaters.

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For the whimsical city girl looking to brighten up her next run, Beats and Sandy Liang have joined forces to create the sweetest pair of headphones.

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My mom played Zen chanting music through headphones on her belly when she was pregnant with me.

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